Assistant Director (Research Associate) – Saul Kripke Center

Assistant Director (Research Associate) – Saul Kripke Center 

Job ID:                      29197 

Compensation:       $60,000 - $75,629 

Closing Date:          Open until filled 

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Graduate Center, CUNY is the focal point for advanced teaching and research at The City University of New York (CUNY), the nation's largest urban public university. With over 35 doctoral and master’s programs of the highest caliber, the Graduate Center fosters pioneering research and scholarship in the arts and sciences and prepares students for careers in universities and the private, nonprofit, and government sectors. The Graduate Center’s commitment to research and scholarship for the public good is exemplified by its more than 30 centers, institutes, and initiatives, including its Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC), a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.

The Graduate Center (GC) benefits from highly ambitious and diverse students and alumni—who in turn teach hundreds of thousands of undergraduates every year. Through its public programs, the Graduate Center enhances New York City’s intellectual and cultural life.

The Assistant Director of the Saul Kripke Center reports to the Distinguished Professor.

Duties include but are not limited to:
- Conducts academic research associated with the Center’s work; assists faculty, staff, and students in conducting research associated with the Center's work.
- Researches, builds, and maintains the Center's audio, digital, and paper archives, and provides access to the archive and research assistance to visiting scholars.
- Supports the Center’s core activities by researching and applying for grants.
- Collaborates on research projects with graduate students and other students.
- Maintains and improves the Center’s website and social media presence.
- Contributes to the intellectual life of the Graduate Center by arranging lectures and conferences on the Center's work.
- Develops research plans and proposals; writes progress reports.
- Adheres to standards for safety, hygiene, and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties.
- Engages in the transcription and editing of manuscripts for potential publication.
- Engages in targeted fundraising on behalf of the Center.
- Performs other research related duties as assigned.

This position will begin no later than August 2025 and requires the incumbent to work in person. 

Qualifications:

A preferred candidate should have:

- Familiarity with archival work.
- A robust knowledge of Kripke's contributions to Philosophy, Logic, and/or Mathematics.
- Strong research, analytical, and critical thinking skills, including sound judgment and decision-making skills, and the ability to identify problems and recommend strategic solutions.
- Excellent project management skills, with the ability to multitask to meet deadlines.
- Proven experience in organizing and executing events.
- Proven experience in grant writing, grant management, and/or non-profit fundraising.
- The ability to work regular hours (35 hours/week), including during the Summer. 

General Duties:

Conducts academic research in connection with CUNY programs; may assist faculty, staff, and students in conducting research and lead research efforts involving others. 

- Develops research plans and proposals and participates in acquiring funding

- Collects, analyzes, and assures validity of data

- Writes progress reports; writes and publishes findings

- Collaborates with internal and external colleagues

- Adheres to standards for safety and hygiene and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties 

Benefits:

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans.  Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria. 

How to Apply: 

Go to http://cuny.jobs/ and search for Job ID 29197. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity:

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply.  At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups.  Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.